Charlie Munson has passed away. Charles Munson played on the first National Champion team in any Longhorn Sports history Charlie Munson, 95, is as much a fixture at Disch-Falk Field as bitter cold and oppressive heat (sometimes on the same day), as deeply identified with the University of Texas as success and Smokey. Charlie Munson…
Tommy Matula has passed away. A special teammate from the 1969 and 1970 national football teams recently passed away. His friends called him “TANK.” Don’t go to the record books looking for his name; it want be there. You will have to visit the hearts of his teammates to see his indelible imprint. Tommy knew…
Bill MGraw played baseball for UT. He was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. Bill McGraw 1952 Bill McGraw Obituary Here is Bill McGraw’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bill McGraw of Jasper, Texas, who passed away on September 20, 2021 at the age of 89….
A special memory of Cecil Morgan tailgating with my father- By Billy Dale During Mack Brown’s early years as Longhorn’s head football coach, my dad’s health started to fail. Knowing that I started searching for venues where we could enjoy quality time as father and son. I found one! Ironically, on a trip with my…
Jim Bob Moffett converted what he learned under the Tutelage of Coach Darrell Royal into one of the most successful business enterprises in U.S. history. Jim Bob’s lifetime motto states, “it is impossible to have a bad day if you do something (good) for someone else.” On January 8, 2021, Jim Bob Moffett succumbed to…
Lance Taylor text me on 3/29/2022 that Bruce Mailey passed away. Lance said ”Billy…I wanted to let you know that Bruce Mailey passed away here in Tulsa. Bruce blocked for Rosevelt Leaks and Earl Campbell. Extremely popular with all his peers at work which they associated with his team mentality at UT. Lance Taylor Bruce…
Memories of an 8th grader. Billy, many thanks for the update on Judy Lackey. Judy was a beautiful and lovely lady, and I am very sorry to see her go. I appreciate you letting me know. Judy and Bobby were married while Bobby was still playing for UT. As a result, all Bobby’s UT teammates knew…
Keifer’s accomplishments remind all Longhorns that In sports and far beyond, his contributions to Longhorn heritage have shaped the present and empowered the future. Keifer Marshall HOH 1996 the 1943 team Keifer was the center and linebacker when the Horns played Randolph Air Force base in San Antonio, Tx. Keifer played the entire 60 minutes…
A quote from Bill Little “ If Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis led “the Rat Pack,” as mega-star entertainers in the 1960s, Namath, Lammons and Hudson were the leaders of the “Jet Pack.” In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Jacksonville High School Education Foundation in…
OBITUARY T (James C.) Jones JANUARY 10, 1931 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 T.Jones (James C Jones), 89, born on a farm in Childress, TX, passed away on September 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 44 years and the love of his life, Phyllis Jones, formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; son, Micheal J Jones of…